# Whimsical Walks vs Walking Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Walking Buddy at 5.0 against Whimsical Walks's 4.4. Walking Buddy also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support. Whimsical Walks's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whimsical Walks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Walking Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walking Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whimsical Walks has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whimsical Walks | Walking Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimsical-walks/id6761399845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-buddy-pedometer/id6804229044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Fayrweather](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889320157) | [Raphael Koebraam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804229046) |

## What reviewers say

### Whimsical Walks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whimsical-walks/id6761399845)

Transform your daily walks into magical adventures with this app. Track steps, complete fun quests, capture memories with fantasy filters, and collect adorable companion pets. It offers a storybook-inspired experience to make wellness magical.

**Highlights:** Whimsical Polaroids with fantasy filters, Daily photo quests, Collect companion pets, Animated step tracking rings, Personalized daily step goals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Walking Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-buddy-pedometer/id6804229044)

This app provides personalized step count reminders throughout the day to help you reach your fitness goals. It learns your pace and offers flexible goal setting, with detailed history and Apple Watch integration. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or analytics.

**Highlights:** Personalized step reminders, Apple Health integration, Customizable daily goals, Pace learning and projection, Detailed step history, Apple Watch app and complications, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly: Reminders, Trends | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly: Reminders, Trends | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whimsical Walks free?

Whimsical Walks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Walking Buddy free?

Walking Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whimsical Walks or Walking Buddy?

Walking Buddy is rated higher. Whimsical Walks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Walking Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*